Why this top-10 player thinks world tennis needs an overhaul

Why this top-10 player thinks world tennis needs an overhaul

While the plans to reshape the world tennis tour are still in their infancy,support for the idea of a simplified,premium calendar of main events is growing.

  • byMarc McGowan

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Nadal confirms a return to tennis at the Brisbane International

Nadal confirms a return to tennis at the Brisbane International

The 22-time grand slam champion has not played a competitive match since bowing out in the second round of this year’s Australian Open.

‘I hated waking up and being Nick Kyrgios’:Tennis star opens up on his mental health battle

‘I hated waking up and being Nick Kyrgios’:Tennis star opens up on his mental health battle

Nick Kyrgios is taking an active role in helping people through their mental health challenges after going public with his own self-harming.

  • byMarc McGowan
Why beating Roger Federer isn’t the greatest moment of John Millman’s career

Why beating Roger Federer isn’t the greatest moment of John Millman’s career

John Millman’s warrior-like tennis journey will end at the 2024 Australian Open,after a career in which he claimed a famous US Open upset of Roger Federer.

  • byMarc McGowan
Potential Saudi tournament threatens Australian Open lead-in events

Potential Saudi tournament threatens Australian Open lead-in events

The potential introduction of a significant tennis event in Saudi Arabia threatens to disrupt Australia’s traditional lead-in tournaments for the Australian Open and stir an ethical debate within the sport.

  • byMarc McGowan
Top-10 stars choose Melbourne to tune up for Australian Open

Top-10 stars choose Melbourne to tune up for Australian Open

The Kooyong Classic will be back again in 2024,with two of the world’s best young players – Italy’s Jannik Sinner and Dane Holger Rune – to complete their Australian Open preparations at the event.

  • byMarc McGowan
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Why Boris Becker has been banned from Wimbledon

Why Boris Becker has been banned from Wimbledon

The three-time All-England champion is set to return to the ATP tour as Holger Rune’s new coach,less than a year after he was deported from the UK.

  • bySimon Briggs
The power of Rafael Nadal:How Spanish legend spark United Cup change

The power of Rafael Nadal:How Spanish legend spark United Cup change

The second edition of the United Cup,a mixed-gender tennis team event,will be held in two cities instead of three - Sydney and Perth - as a key Australian Open lead-up.

  • byMarc McGowan
‘I shanked the ball’:Polmans sorry after ball whacked in frustration hits umpire in the face

‘I shanked the ball’:Polmans sorry after ball whacked in frustration hits umpire in the face

Australian tennis player Marc Polmans has been disqualified from the Shanghai Masters during qualifying after whacking a tennis ball and hitting the chair umpire.

  • byScott Spits
Balls and all:Australia’s rough-edged tennis star reveals his big breakthrough

Balls and all:Australia’s rough-edged tennis star reveals his big breakthrough

Knockabout Sydneysider Max Purcell says he has matured since accusing Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt of not having “the balls” to tell him he missed out on an Australian Open wildcard.

  • byMarc McGowan
‘I’m not satisfied’:Rinky’s US Open ride ends,but now he’s aiming higher

‘I’m not satisfied’:Rinky’s US Open ride ends,but now he’s aiming higher

American Frances Tiafoe was too strong for the Australian in their fourth round match,but Rinky Hijikata’s performance at the Open has earned him a tidy pay packet and pushed his ranking inside the world’s top 100.

  • byMarc McGowan